Tensions are mounting at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, as the re-collation of parliamentary election results for four constituencies continues under tight security.

The affected constituencies—Suhum, Nsawam, Fanteakwa North, and Akwatia—are embroiled in disputes over the initial collation process in the Eastern Region, which faced significant challenges.

The exercise, managed by the Electoral Commission (EC), was moved to Accra after attempts to conclude the collation in the Eastern Region failed. The relocation has sparked concerns among political parties, especially the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), who have raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the process.

The decision to re-collate the results follows disagreements between party agents and EC officials over the accuracy of the initial tally, leading to a deadlock and the eventual transfer of the exercise to the capital.

The NDC has argued that moving the process undermines the integrity of the electoral procedure, while the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has defended the EC’s actions, claiming the move was necessary to ensure accuracy and order.

Peter Boamah Otokunor, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, expressed concerns to Citi News. “We were invited to the National Police Training School to continue with the collation. Our executives from Nsawam and Suhum were present, but Akwatia was not represented. When I arrived, the process had already started without them,” Otokunor said. “I requested that the exercise be paused until the Akwatia officers arrived, but the Regional EC Director refused, citing orders from above.”

The re-collation process continues as political tensions rise, with both the NDC and NPP monitoring developments closely.

Source:TheDotNews